Leptocybe invasa

3 Eucalyptus Stem Gall Wasp at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Leptocybe invasa at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Jun 2023
Leptocybe invasa at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Jun 2023
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Identification history

Leptocybe invasa 20 Sep 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Leptocybe invasa 20 Sep 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Eucalyptus insect gall 20 Jul 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Eucalyptus insect gall 4 Jul 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Unidentified 30 Jun 2023 AndyRussell

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galah681 wrote:
   6 Jul 2023
It looks like a gall produced by Leptocybe invasa, the Eucalyptus stem gall wasp (referenced in Inaturalist)
   20 Sep 2023
This ID is taken from the STEP newsletter for Sept 2023 and the section by Jennie Widdowson.

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  • Eucalyptus gregsoniana Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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